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Cloud imperium games is looking for a UI artist to help design and implement high quality frontend and in-game UI on Star Citizen.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate through their work, a keen eye towards functional user interfaces, with a clean and high-end modern visual aesthetic fitting for our grand sci-fi universe.

Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with game designers and the UI Director to create a well-thought-out user experience that is intuitive and will delight users
  • Creatively explore and generate polished assets, user interfaces, and presentation materials while fitting to the Star Citizen style
  • Solicit and give feedback to improve the process and quality of work
  • Work with a multi-discipline team taking features concept to release
  • Design mock-ups/iterations using Photoshop, Illustrator, and After Effects focused on UI and gameflow
  • Creating appealing, sci fi visuals that push the visual quality of game UI while maintaining usability
  • Preparing and designing of all facets of the User Interface including: mockups, icons, screen designs, animations, UI style guides, general art and documentation.
  • Work with the Art Directors to help define new UI art styles, or work creatively within existing guidelines where appropriate.
  • Work with our tools and game engine to implement high quality UI that works well in game
  • Iterate on designs and implantation to get the best player experience and visuals possible within the timeframe

Requirements:

  • 3-5 years practical art/design experience working in interactive media and/or video games.
  • Able to create polished artwork in a variety of styles
  • Good composition and graphic design skills
  • Solid understanding of UI design best practices and interaction design fundamentals
  • Ability to translate flow charts and wireframes into fun, usable, visually polished UI systems
  • Expert knowledge of Photoshop; strong skills Illustrator & After Effects
  • Previous experience with game engines, web design, 3D modelling or motion graphics is a plus
  • Experience in game scripting, web design or programming
  • Strong cross-functional communication skills: verbal, written and visual.
  • Ability to produce high quality work quickly, iterating toward the best solutions
  • Strong passion for gaming
  • Excellent organization and efficient time management skills
  • Proven ability to work effectively with small to large teams in a deadline-driven environment